Integra® Dermal Regeneration Template has become a useful tool for the reconstructive surgeon, particularly in the area of burn care if there is a lack of autograft or the harvesting of autograft may be deleterious to the patients’ condition. However the scope of the Integra template extends far beyond that of burn surgery. We report our experience in the use of the template in the treatment of an ulcerating pre-tibial necrobiosis lipoidica defect. We believe this provides a more robust reconstruction and stable graft recipient site.
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